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History Classroom
Document-Based
Question
Explain the columns, rows and vocabulary. Provide examples of acceptable thesis statement and analysis
statements.
Thesis: There is continuity in how the Europeans maintained political authority over Latin America
over time, however over time the native people rebelled and called for greater political control of
themselves and their country.
Point of View: In several cases, the point of view regarding colonization in this area has been viewed
negatively, as natives are depicted continuously being under the tyrannical invasion of other
countries.
Analysis Statements: The documents show that there has been little change over time concerning
political authority because in each image the Europeans held the dominant position. For example, in
Document 1 the supervisor is the Monk and is strictly enforcing the womans work and in Document 2
the people are arming themselves with weapons and are fighting back.
2. Identify anchor samples. Select three samples that represent high, medium, and low.
3. Next instruct each students to read and assign the samples a score based on the rubric- one at a time.
4. Each person shares their score with the group.
5. The group leader records the scores on butcher paper, so readers see score discrepancies and similarities.
6. The group leader calls on the readers to explain their rationale for their scores starting with discrepancies.
7. Students may need to reread and regrade.
8. Decide on score that everyone is comfortable with.
Historical Background
Textbook Excerpt
After the Enlightenment and the successful American Revolution and French Revolution, ideas about who should control
government were introduced in Latin America. Ideas of liberty, equality, and democratic rule found their way across
the seas to colonies. At this time, Latin American society was divided into different groups: peninsulares were European
born and could hold high office in Spanish colonial government. Creoles were born in Latin American but had European
descent. The creoles could not hold high political positions, but they were able to hold high position in the Spanish
colonial army. Together, these groups controlled land, wealth and power in the Spanish colonies. At the bottom were
Indians and people of mixed blood, mestizos and mulattos, who held no power or wealth. With the help of creole Simon
Bolivar, Jose De San Martin, and Padre Miguel Hidalgo, much of Latin America won independence from Spain by the
1820s.
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Which two groups were the highest in Latin American colonial society?
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However, even after achieving independence, Latin America struggled to maintain political and economic stability. In
Mexico, democracy began in 1920s. After WWI and the Great Depression, America and Great Britain began to dominate
Latin Americas economy. Impoverished Indians and peasants caused many people to criticize capitalism and to feel the
interference from outsiders was a threat and return to imperialism. This period is called Neo-Imperialism. In order to
repair the poor relations and maintain markets for export and import with Latin America, the United States created the
Good Neighbor Policy, which allowed Mexican migration into the United States. Hollywood also adopted singing and
dancing sensation from Latin America, Carmen Miranda, to promote more positive images of Latin America.
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From 1934-1940, leaders tried to improve life for peasants and workers by passing labor laws and land reforms. The
Mexican oil industry became nationalized, and foreign oil companies were kicked out. After WWII, even though the
Mexican economy rapidly developed, Mexico continued to struggle with severe economic problems causing many
Mexicans to be unemployed and desperate for survival. The government owed huge foreign debts, which forced it to
spend money on interest payments. Many citizens called for economic and political change. Then, in the 1970s , huge new
oil and natural gas reserves were discovered in Mexico. The economy became dependent on oil and gas exports. In 1981,
world oil prices fell, cutting Mexicos oil and gas revenues in half. Mexico went into an economic decline.
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Why was Mexicos economy suffering in the 1930s- 40s and how did the poor economy influence the people?
In 2000, Vicente Fox became president and had ambitious plans for Mexico. He advocated reforming the police, rooting
out political corruption, ending the rebellion in Chiapas, and opening up Mexicos economy to free-market forces. Fox
also argued that the United States should legalize the status of millions of illegal Mexican immigrant workers in the
United States. In the wake of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, any such agreement appeared remote. However,
in 2002, citizens who lived abroad, a great many of whom lived in the United States voted. In the meantime, Mexicos
democracy continued to strengthen.
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HSI
Evidence
Letter
Historical Scene
Investigation
Evidence Description
(write down what you see)
Name_____________________________
What does your evidence prove about the historical scene in question?
(Write down 6 things you can prove with your evidence.)
1.________________________________________________________________________Evidence___
2.________________________________________________________________________Evidence___
3.________________________________________________________________________Evidence___
4.________________________________________________________________________Evidence___
5.________________________________________________________________________Evidence___
6.________________________________________________________________________Evidence___
HSI
Historical Scene
Investigation
Hypotheis
Name_____________________________
Hypothesis
Hypothesis
Author/Creator
CONTEXT
CONNECTIONS
Prior Knowledge
Link the primary source to other things that you already know
or have learned about.
COMMUNICATION
CONCLUSIONS
Point-of-view or bias
CITATION
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COMMUNICATIONS
CONTENT
TYPE OF SOURCE:
ESSENTIALQUESTION:
CONCLUSIONS
CONNECTIONS
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Conclusion:
Your teacher has chosen this primary source because she/he believes it will further
your understanding of a current topic you are studying in class. What are you currently
studying?
______________________________________________________________________
Which pieces of information above do you feel are most relevant to the topic you are
currently studying in class? Is that information new to you or does it further support
information you have already learned?________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
Now, go back over this worksheet and star the pieces of information that you feel most
inform the authors views on the topic/theme of the piece. Please list them below and
provide evidence (quotations from the reading) that you believe illustrates how that
characteristic or experience has shaped or influenced the authors views.
Information
Evidence to Support
How does this source help you to answer the essential question your teacher has posed?
______________________________________________________________________
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A strategy to help students identify point of view and reliability when analyzing a source.
Point of View
Point of View
Point of View
Point of View
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Rubric
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Sample Grading The rubric can be used for a 15 point grading system or other
modification.
Paragraph Writing:
15 Points
15-14 Points A
13-12 Points B
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Points C
Advanced
Advanced
Proficient
10-9 Points D
8- 0 Points F
Basic
Below Basic
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Writing Prompt:
Using the sources, describe and analyze how political authority over the people in Latin
America has changed over time.
Document 1
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Document 2
Student Samples
Sample 1: To begin, political authority in Latin
America has always resided among outside forces.
In most cases, natives were at the bottom of the political authority chain, as seen in various documents
(doc 1). Europeans were usually in charge and also
maltreated the natives into harsh labor (doc 1). As the
years went by, natives were still under the threat of
outside colonization but resistance from the natives
was now more present (doc 2). In several cases, the
point of view regarding colonization in this area has
been negative, as natives are depicted as continuously
being under the tyrannical invasion of outer countries. In analysis, the documents show that not much
has changed over time concerning political authority.
Sample 2: First, the Latin Americans were treated
cruelly and were considered the lowest in society.
(Doc 1). As shown in (Doc 1) the native is being mistreated by having her hair pulled. After a while the
Latin Americans eagerness for freedom began to
show when the natives began to rebel with weapons
(Doc 2). Through Document 1 Poma wanted to show
the mistreatment of the Latin Americans. Finally, political authority over the Latin Americans has changed
a bit over time.
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Sample Three:
In the beginning it seemed that Latin America was completely politically controlled
by the Europeans. They had arrive to first gain new lands and natural resources this
change Latin America. This was a complete change for the natives shown in Doc 1
were a European is pulling the hair of a native. This shows that once they arrive they
quickly made themselves rulers of the land. Referring again to doc 1 where it show the
European standing above checking the natives as well as her carrying for her child.
The Europeans want the native to work but still assume the role of a woman. As time
went on little has seemed to change politically. After WWII they seemed to be politically controlled by America and Great Britain. Within these pictures the basic message
seems to be Latin America is always under someone. This seems to be reflected or both
of these photos and Latin America is still trying to change.
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Historical Background: Globalization can be described in broad terms as a process that makes
something worldwide in its reach or operation. Currently, globalization is most often used in
reference to the spread of diffusion of economic or cultural influences. There are many arguments for
such as the promotion of world peace, raising the standard of living and creating jobs in emerging
countries. There are also arguments against globalization such as the benefits help developed nations,
jobs are taken away from developed countries and erodes local cultures.
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